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Critics Ratings

2010:
‘Bright dark crimson. Intense black and red fruit. Opens up to spice and perfume. Sweet cassis and plum on the mid palate. Blueberry muffins. Amazingly smooth and richly textured.’ – Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17.5/20 (Jun 2017)

‘A very deep red colour with a nose of rich black fruits and liquorice. It has an atypical savoury character, yet it's complex and vibrant. The palate is immensely concentrated, with firm tannins that aren't too grippy, and a remarkable bite and tension. Some mocha tones come through on the long fresh finish. Assertive and dazzling.’ – Stephen Brook, Decanter.com, 94/100 (Jul 2017)

‘The 2010 Roc de Cambes has a very pure nose of black cherries, plum and iodine. It is well defined, quite elegant rather than intense, becoming more floral with time. The palate is medium-bodied with a lovely, subtle opening of dark plum, mulberry and a little spice. The tannins are refined and remain in the background, finely interwoven into the texture, whilst the finish is understated and somehow, effortless. This is a great Roc de Cambes that has fulfilled its promise from barrel.’ – Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, 92/100 (Nov 2012)

2012:
‘Dark with some evolution at the rim. Really interesting evolution on the nose. Lots of sweet fruit, melded and in a glorious bouquet. Great balance. Dry, rich and powdery tannins on the end but definitely evolved and approachable. Long. Really ready to broach.’ – Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17.5/20 (Nov 2018)

‘A dark, imposing wine, the 2012 Roc des Cambes is distinctly dark and brooding. Black cherries, smoke, licorice, tar and dark spices fleshed [?]. Vertical in style and quite structured, the 2012 could use another few years in bottle to fully come together, which will also help the chewy tannins to integrate a bit more fully. Roc des Cambes is 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Malbec that spend 18 months in 100% new French oak.’ – Antonio Galloni, Vinous, 93/100 (Jul 2015)

‘Interesting comparing the Roc de Cambes with the Tertre-Roteboeuf, for here there is a little more drive and intensity on the nose, more volume emanating from the glass with pomegranate and cranberry scents intermingling with fresh gravel notes. The palate is soft and sensual on the entry with layers of fleshy red berry fruit. The tannins have a Burgundy-like finesse and there is a lovely touch of Schezhuan pepper numbing the tip of the tongue on the finish. This will be a fascinating Roc de Cambes.’ – Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, 90-92/100 (Apr 2013)

2014:
‘Deep crimson. Lots of dark fruit and very expressive. Already showing some savoury character and still quite a bit of oak sweetness. Chocolate!’ – Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17/20 (Jun 2017)

‘The 2014 Château Roc de Cambes, François Mitjavile's consistently over-performing Côtes-de-Bourg, is blessed with a fragrant, perfumed nose, the fruit a little darker than his Tertre-Rôteboeuf: mulberry and blackberry, crushed petals and incense. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, very pure and harmonious with a long sensual finish. You know, this might be the first time that I feel that the Roc de Cambes has the élan of the Tertre-Rôteboeuf and as such, it represents one of the best values you will find in 2014.’ – Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, 91-93/100 (Apr 2015)